10 Reviews: Best Lightweight Car Seat for Newborn (May 2023)

The Graco SnugRide SnugLock 5 LX Car Seat with TrueShield Technology installs simply using the car seat belt or Latch. Just make sure that your installation is safe in three simple steps. TrueShield Technology protects your child from head to hips in the case of a side impact. The one-hand adjustable handle glides easily, giving you the other hand for infant care. The Silent Shade canopy changes without disturbing your baby. With quilted head plus body support and a simple 5-point, front-adjust harness, your baby will feel comfortable and secure.

"This seat had been great! We did get the bad and the install was a breeze. Little guy seems very comfy in it and never complains. The cover is easy to clean. The seat is a bit on the heavy side, but not too bad....."

by A. Smith

The Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat is comfortable for babies weighing up to 35 lb. The infant car seat weighs just 7.2 pounds, making it simple to move the baby from car to stroller. The two-piece infant head plus body supports keep infants secure and comfy. In addition, this car seat is simple to install using the vehicle’s seat belt or Latch system. Make a travel system for your newborn or use this car seat in numerous vehicles; it connects to Graco® strollers and infant car seat bases with a one-step safe attachment.

"This car seat is extremely easy to use, install, lightweight. The insert is great for young babies until you have to adjust the shoulder straps when they get bigger, then you just remove it....."

by Amanda Booke

Next up, Chicco KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex Infant Care has a higher headrest and extra legroom for rear-facing use. Also, it has no additional chemicals in its fabrics or tags, and the breathable canopy has a zip-open, full-coverage privacy barrier. The most easily installed baby car seat also has a machine washable, quick-remove seat cushion for simple washing. Anyway, KeyFit 35 is already received Greenguard Gold Certified and has been tested for low chemical emissions, promoting healthier air quality around baby.

"This seat is well worth the investment to have something that is extremely safe, easy to use, looks sharp, and will outlast other systems with its slightly higher weight rating......"

by James Turner

In terms of safety features, the Evenflo Litemax is at the top of the list. It outperforms most industry requirements for keeping your child safe. Mesh and breathable fabrics are used. This will keep your infant cool while in the car seat. What’s more, the car seat is very inexpensive, yet it does not lack functionality.

"The car seat was easy to install, easy to detach from the base, and made me feel baby was safe. Not once worried!"

by JoannaN

The Anti-Rebound Bar on the SnugFit 35 Infant Car Seat adds an extra layer of rear-facing safety by restricting rotation of the seat and your kid in the case of an incident. It protects rear-facing newborns weighing 4 to 35 pounds and up to 32″. The SnugFit infant car seat series, from the manufacturers of SnugRide, combines safety innovations with quick installation & comfort features for your child. The adjustable base with four positions and a simple pendulum level indicator aid in appropriate installation.

"So happy with this purchase! Its very light weight only about 7 lbs and it still feels good quality like it doesnt feel cheaply made at all...."

by Desia Thurmond

Doona is the world’s first all-in-one travel solution, helping your baby to move from car seat to stroller in minutes. The sleek and fashionable design enables you to navigate the streets with ease when getting in a car, taking the bus, or strolling up the stairs without waking your sleeping child. The innovative car seat and stroller offer a secure and convenient alternative for on-the-go parents.

"The ease of using this stroller is just incredible. Thia is my third baby and first time splurging on a fancy item!! This was SO worth it!!"

by Heather C.

Mico Xp Max Infant Car Seat can be another choice for you if you’re looking for a lightweight car seat for a newborn. It is designed to provide optimum safety, comfort, and style. Using the unique Air Protect technology, enhanced side impact protection is given around the head and continues down the side. The anti-rotation stability leg, which inhibits back and forth movement for optimal head and neck protection, is another enhanced safety element. The MaxiLock secure locking mechanism and self-retracting one-click LATCH hooks on the stay-in-car base allow for rapid, simple, and secure installation.

"Super plush and comfy, can't wait to put these to good use with my twins. We're going to use the Contours Elite double stroller with the Maxi Cosi infant seat........"

by lexie

The B-Safe Gen2 Infant Car Seat is known for its safety and thoughtful detail. Its durable design, which includes a steel-reinforced base and a SafeCell crumple zone, provides you with peace of mind while you’re on the road. A foam-encased protective shell protects the head, neck, and body. Your child will be extra comfortable from the first journey home. Furthermore, the SafeWash cover is inherently flame retardant and machine wash and dry.

"Britax does not fail! Compatible with my Britax B agile stroller that I bought a while ago for my first baby. Sturdy and safe."

by Pallavi Mhaske

MESA is the only infant car seat featuring a tightness indicator and self-retracting LATCH system for quick, precise, and simple installation. MESA’s adjustable harness & crotch strap settings allow it to suit newborns weighing as little as 4 pounds. In addition, MESA adjusts to fit infants weighing up to 35 pounds as they develop. When your baby weighs between 4 and 8 pounds, the included infant insert is excellent.

"This car seat is a little expensive and a little heavy compared to other seats I've used, but it is SO MUCH easier to install and use than any other I've used too....."

by richa521

The Aton 2 with SensorSafe is one of the lightest baby car seats on the market, weighing just 9 pounds and allowing for simple vehicle transfer and transporting. Also, Aton 2 Sensorsafe provides great protection, comfort, and peace of mind with integrated safety technologies and key convenience features. Furthermore, SensorSafe car seat safety technology gives you rapid access to your child’s well-being through the SensorSafe app on your phone.

"Exactly what we were looking for. Easy to install, great safety ratings, stylish and comfortable for our baby. Only thing I've not over the top about is the sun shade. Its kind of dinky."

by Rebecca Garcia